Connections!
* Maianthemum canadense is literally "Canada Mayflower" in Latin;
the root anthemum is also found in "anther," referring to the
part of the flower that holds pollen. The flower can be found growing
large, dense beds, which have a very pleasant fragrance when the flowers
are in bloom.

* Other names for the Canada Mayflower are "bead ruby," which
refers to the red, round fruits, and "foam flower." The fruits
are pictured in the second photo at right.

* We all know of the Mayflower, the legendary ship of the Pilgrims.
It wasn't named after Maianthemum, however, because this
flower was discovered first in Canada.